Buddhism
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Beginning of Buddhism
In Buddhism they worship the Buddha. Buddhism is based on the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama. He was the prince who gave up his wealth and position to try to understand the meaning of life. Later when he began to teach what he had learned, he was called the Buddha, or enlightened one.
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The Buddhist King
The greatest Maurya king was Chandragupta's grandson Asoka, who began to rule in 272 BC.
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Buddha's life Teaching
Siddhartha was born a Hindu prince. A priest has predicted that he would become a wondering holy man. To prevent this, Siddhartha's father sheltered him. Siddhartha did not see old age, illness, death, or poverty until he was 29. When he finally did see such troubles, they upset him. He fled home to search for peace in a world of suffering.
Buddha's B-Day
On this day, Buddhists will traditionally visit their temples where they will participate in activities that may include singing hymns for the Buddha himself, for the Dharma (his teachings) and for the Sangha (his disciples). Many will also listen to the Buddha's teachings by attending readings of Buddhist scriptures or by taking part in a candle lighting ceremony or procession in the evening. Devotees may also leave offerings of flowers, incense and lights and in some temples there may be a small statue of the Buddha in the front, in a basin of water which allows devotees to pour water over the statue, as a symbol of spiritual cleansing.
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The Dharma
After the Buddha died, his followers gathered his teaching to pass on to the others. These collective teachings are called the Dharma, which means the true nature of all things. The Dharma is often shown as a wheel.
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Vocabulary
Ahimsa- Nonviolence
Buddhism- Religion that began in India and is based on the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama.
Nirvana- In Buddhism the state of wisdom that breaks the cycle of reincarnation.
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More Vocabulary
Dharma- Collective teachings of the Buddha, represented by a wheel.
Asoka- Greatest Maure king who began to rule in 272 B.C
Enlightened- Having spiritual knowledge and understanding.
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The Buddha
The long earlobes are lakshana - That is, traditional bodily signs of the Buddha.
The Upraised hand of the Buddha means, "have no fear."
And lastly the top knot of his hair represents the Buddha's holiness. The Buddha is often seen with his legs crossed, sitting with one hand raised and the other in his lap.
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Holidays
Vesak- is one of the biggest holidays, also known as the Buddha's Birthday.
Uposatha- Is observation day
Asatha Puja Day- Is Dharma day on the full moon day of the 8th Lunar month.
Buddhist New year- The new year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April.
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The Eightfold Path involves right opinions, desires, speech, actions, job, effort, concentration, and mediation. This path could lead to nirvana, the end of suffering.
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